Lateral Certified Corrections Deputy

Washington County • Hurricane, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a wide range of working level professional law enforcement duties related to operating the Washington County Jail including safety, supervision, booking, release, and inmate programs.

Requirements

• Graduation from High School or GED
• Valid Utah Driver's License
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• At least 1 year of previous corrections officer experience as a Utah POST-certified BCO
• Currently working with a corrections facility in this capacity or have been employed in this capacity within 12 months prior to the date of application with the Washington County Sheriff's Office
• Out of State POST BCO / Corrections certified officers must contact Utah POST to ensure applicant is eligible to challenge the Utah BCO certification process to receive Utah POST BCO certification
• Must obtain the necessary Utah POST BCO Certification
• Successfully complete all stages of the Washington County Sheriff's Office testing process (Physical Agility Test at POST BCO Entrance Standard, Background Investigation, Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA), Interview, and Chemical Screening)

Nice To Haves

• Women and Minorities encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Operating the Washington County Jail
• Ensuring safety within the jail
• Supervising inmates
• Handling booking procedures
• Managing inmate releases
• Overseeing inmate programs

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• $50k term life insurance policy and AD&D policy
• Long-term disability provided by the employer
• 18 days of PTO each year (increases based on years of service)
• 13 holidays a year
• Utah Retirement System Public Safety Retirement
• Retention Bonuses for continuous years of certified officer service to Washington County (5 years: $2500, 10 years: $5000, 15 years: $7500, 20 years: $10,000)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED